Rutland, VT vs Swanton, VT

Rutland, VT vs Swanton, VT: What the data shows

Rutland, VT is in Rutland, VT while Swanton, VT is in Swanton, VT — both in the same state. On home prices, Rutland, VT is the more affordable option at $185,500 median — $70,500 less than Swanton, VT's $256,000. WYLT rates Rutland, VT as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Swanton, VT as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.

Swanton, VT has the stronger safety profile of the two. Rutland, VT has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Swanton, VT has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Rutland, VT has Low flood risk and Swanton, VT has Low flood risk.

Swanton, VT is the more walkable neighborhood. Rutland, VT scores 14/100 (car-dependent) versus Swanton, VT's 20/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Rutland, VT has the higher school rating — Rutland, VT rates 7.1/10 and Swanton, VT rates 7/10.